From the heart of the American auto industry comes a model that blurs the line between a luxury sedan and pure racing heritage: the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series.
This special edition from Cadillac, part of General Motors, is the first car from Detroit’s Big Three to proudly carry official Formula 1 and FIA markings. Production will be limited to just 26 units, making it both an exclusive collector model and a symbolic preview of Cadillac’s arrival in the world’s most prestigious motorsport championship.
Cadillac’s home Formula 1 debut is scheduled for the Miami Grand Prix, where Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are expected to drive the MAC-26 race car. While that competition machine will use complex hybrid turbocharged V6 technology developed in cooperation with Ferrari, the roadgoing interpretation stays loyal to a very American philosophy: big displacement, big power, and a manual gearbox.
A Supercharged V8 With Familiar American Roots
Under the hood sits Cadillac’s well-known supercharged 376 cubic inch V8. The engine traces its roots to the C7 generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and has also appeared in high-performance models such as the CTS-V, Camaro ZL1, and Escalade-V.
In this special version, the engine produces an impressive 685 hp and 673 lb ft of torque. Power is sent exclusively through a six-speed manual transmission, which makes the car feel even more distinctive in an era dominated by automatics and electrified performance systems.
Thanks to an upgraded supercharger developed with GM Motorsports, this version even surpasses the standard CT5-V Blackwing. Cadillac has not yet released official acceleration or top speed figures for the F1 Collector Series, but the regular manual CT5-V Blackwing can reach 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds and exceed 200 mph.
Formula 1 Details Meet Track-Focused Hardware
The car’s visual identity clearly reflects its Formula 1 connection. The dominant exterior color, officially called Midnight Stone Frost, is paired with black, gray, and silver details, along with a generous use of carbon fiber components.
The Precision Package comes standard. It adds carbon ceramic brakes with 15.7 inch front rotors and 14.7 inch rear rotors, along with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Additional upgrades include recalibrated MagneRide dampers, a larger front stabilizer bar, new rear links, stiffer springs and bushings, modified steering components, and revised rear suspension mounts. Together, these changes make the sedan a far sharper and more capable machine on pavement.
That matters because the CT5-V Blackwing has always been about more than straight-line speed. Its appeal comes from the rare combination of luxury sedan comfort, rear-wheel drive balance, manual control, and serious track capability.
A Rare Cadillac Built For Collectors
Discreet but striking details further underline the model’s exclusivity. The Formula 1 logo appears on the lower section of the front doors, while Formula 1 and FIA markings are also placed on the rear spoiler and side sills.
Inside, the car receives special Cadillac Formula 1 door sills, embossed seat graphics, a unique medallion on the shifter, and additional badging on the supercharger cover.
Pricing has not yet been officially announced. The standard CT5-V Blackwing starts at about $98,900 before additional fees, so this limited series is expected to sit well above that figure. Production is scheduled to begin during the summer, and interest from collectors and performance car fans is already expected to exceed the tiny number of planned examples.
The CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series is not just another special edition. It is a statement for a new Cadillac era, one where luxury, American performance tradition, and racing ambition meet in one of the most exciting modern chapters for Detroit’s performance car scene.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.